Lakita Barber
Austin,TX
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Warehouse Order Selector
HEB Warehouse
Temple, TX
04.2025 - Current
Quality Technician
Kelly Services (ZY Systems)
Georgetown, TX
08.2024 - 01.2025
- Helped uncover and fix production problems in order to reduce overall defect rates.
- Reduced production defects by collaborating with engineering teams to develop corrective actions.
- Proposed corrective actions to address recurring quality issues.
- Maintained quality documentation and records for conformance with relevant standards.
Quality Control Inspector
Tesla
Austin, TX
03.2023 - 08.2024
- Communicated with production team members about quality issues.
- Inspected quality of products, taking note of functionality, appearance and other specifications.
- Reported repeated issues to supervisors and other departments, collaborating to identify issue roots and rectify problems.
- Identified and documented quality discrepancies for management to develop resolutions.
- Checked color, shape, texture and grade of products and materials against established templates, charts, and samples.
Debt Collector
Limbauger, Gogglin, Blair & Sampson
San Antonio, TX
01.2023 - 03.2023
- Collected on delinquent accounts to reduce overdue balances.
- Resolved customer disputes and disagreements through professional, calm communication to find mutually beneficial solutions.
- Educated debtors about repayment options, enabling them to make informed decisions while preserving positive business relationships.
Order Selector
Amazon
Austin, TX
04.2022 - 12.2022
- Boosted productivity by efficiently utilizing various equipment, such as pallet jacks and forklifts, to transport and stack merchandise.
- Enhanced order accuracy by diligently verifying product codes and quantities before packaging.
Department Head
Krogers Grocery Store
Dallas, TX
08.1996 - 03.2022
- Enforced organizational rules and incorporated policy changes into departments' day-to-day activities.
- Promoted a positive work environment by fostering teamwork, open communication, and recognition of accomplishments among employees.
- Mentored junior team members, providing guidance and support to foster professional growth and success.
- Maintained organized inventory with accurate records through proper ordering, tracking and auditing procedures.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction through proactive problem-solving measures and excellent communication strategies with clients.
- Managed department budget, ensuring optimal allocation of resources for maximum impact on company goals.
- Played a critical role in talent acquisition, interviewing, selecting, and onboarding new employees to build a strong, diverse team of professionals.
- Oversaw inventory management, optimizing stock levels, and reducing waste.
- Established team priorities, maintained schedules and monitored performance.
- Leveraged data and analytics to make informed decisions and drive business improvements.
- Collaborated with department personnel to coordinate multifaceted solutions to emerging problems.
Vendor Stocker
Mondalez International
Dallas, TX
11.2015 - 07.2017
- Reduced out-of-stock instances with diligent inventory management and timely replenishment of items.
- Assisted customers in locating products, providing knowledgeable recommendations that led to increased sales.
Quality Control Inspector
Kelly Services ( GE )
11.1996 - 02.1997
- Performed visual inspections and non-destructive tests where appropriate.
- Maintained compliance with industry regulations through meticulous record-keeping and documentation of inspection results.
- Ensured the accuracy of measurement tools and equipment by performing regular calibration checks and maintenance.
Qualiry Control
Kelly Services ( Albar Industries)
Fenton, MI
07.1996 - 09.1996
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
Skills
- Heavy lifting
- Order picking accuracy
- Pallet jack operation
- Warehouse safety procedures
- In-process inspection
- Testing procedures
- Quality training
- Visual inspection
- Reporting skills
- Quality metrics
- Dimensional inspection
- Geometric dimensioning and tolerancing
Timeline
Warehouse Order Selector
HEB Warehouse
04.2025 - Current
Quality Technician
Kelly Services (ZY Systems)
08.2024 - 01.2025
Quality Control Inspector
Tesla
03.2023 - 08.2024
Debt Collector
Limbauger, Gogglin, Blair & Sampson
01.2023 - 03.2023
Order Selector
Amazon
04.2022 - 12.2022
Vendor Stocker
Mondalez International
11.2015 - 07.2017
Quality Control Inspector
Kelly Services ( GE )
11.1996 - 02.1997
Department Head
Krogers Grocery Store
08.1996 - 03.2022
Qualiry Control
Kelly Services ( Albar Industries)
07.1996 - 09.1996